CVE-2018-2601

CVE-2018-2601 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Internet Directory with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Internet Directory component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Oracle Directory Services Manager). Supported versions that are affected are 11.1.1.7.0, 11.1.1.9.0 and 12.2.1.3.0. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Internet Directory. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Internet Directory, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Internet Directory. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-2601?
Vulnerability in the Oracle Internet Directory component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Oracle Directory Services Manager). Supported versions that are affected are 11.1.1.7.0, 11.1.1.9.0 and 12.2.1.3.0. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Internet Directory. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Internet Directory, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Internet Directory. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
How severe is CVE-2018-2601?
CVE-2018-2601 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-2601 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-2601?
CVE-2018-2601 primarily affects Oracle Internet Directory. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2601?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-2601 published?
CVE-2018-2601 was published on 2018-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

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